pyrosis

[ pahy-roh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. heartburn ( def 1 ).

pyrosis

/ paɪˈrəʊsɪs /

noun

1. pathol a technical name for heartburn

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrosis¹

1780–90; < New Latin < Greek pȳrōsis; pyr-, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrosis¹

C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire

Example Sentences

Dr. Pereira recommends alkalies in cases of dyspepsia and pyrosis, when there is an excess of acid secreted by the stomach.

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In Concan the sweetened decoction of the plant with a little cumin seed is given for dyspepsia with pyrosis.

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Exceptionally, it may be insipid or brackish, constituting what is known as pyrosis, or water-brash.

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Related Words

• indigestion